Garlic Parmesan Green Beans (From Frozen)

Name: Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 lb frozen French green beans; 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves garlic (sliced thin); ¼ tsp red pepper flakes; pinch salt (to taste); ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tsp lemon juice (optional)

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Garlic Parmesan Green Beans are a quick side dish for weeknights or special occasions. The beans are coated in garlic-infused olive oil and finished with fried garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and parmesan cheese. This recipe is keto and gluten-free.

A plate of green beans with fried garlic and parmesan cheese.

Perfectly sauteed green beans coated in garlic-infused olive oil with crushed red pepper flakes and parmesan - garlic parmesan green beans are DELICIOUS! This vegetable side dish is ready in minutes thanks to quick-cooking frozen green beans. This recipe has tremendous flavor with little effort needed.

Enjoy these garlicky green beans as a side dish to any cooked protein. Serve this easy vegetable side on busy weeknights or a special occasion meal. This simple recipe can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Do you love easy vegetable sides? Try my Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Parmesan too.

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Sauteed Green Beans
Ingredients
Instructions
Substitutions and Additions
Variations
What to Serve with Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
Suggested Equipment
Storage
Other Delicious Vegetable Sides
Expert Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sauteed Green Beans

Besides roasting, sauteeing green beans is an effective and flavorful way to cook green beans (fresh or frozen). Why are these sauteed green beans special?

Perfect side dish for a weeknight meal or special occasion
Big flavor with little effort
Green beans have a crispy outside and tender inside
Garlic flavor permeates the green beans

Ingredients

Frozen French Green Beans
Olive Oil
Garlic (sliced thin)
Red Pepper Flakes
Parmesan Cheese (grated)
Freshly Cracked Black Pepper and Salt
Lemon Juice

See the recipe card for ingredient quantities.

Instructions

STEP 1 - Place the frozen green beans in a colander and run them under water for a minute to partially thaw them.

A large skillet with green beans inside. — Cook the green beans in one tablespoon of olive oil.

STEP 2 - Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Place a tablespoon of oil into the pan. Add the green beans. Cook until tender and cooked through.

STEP 3 - Remove the green beans from the pan and transfer them to a medium-sized bowl. Cover the bowl with foil to keep the beans warm.

A skillet with fried garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and olive oil. — Fry the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes in olive oil.

STEP 4 - Place the remaining oil into the skillet. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown. Keep a close eye so that the garlic does not burn. Add the chili flakes and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove the pan from the heat.

A bowl of green beans tossed with garlic olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and parmesan cheese. — Toss the cooked green beans in the garlic-infused olive oil and parmesan cheese.

STEP 5 - Pour the garlic olive oil over the green beans and toss to coat—season with a pinch of salt to taste. Add lemon juice, if using, and ¼ of the Parmesan cheese. Place onto the desired serving dish and garnish with the remaining Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Substitutions and Additions

Olive Oil - Butter
Parmesan - Crumbled Feta, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Pecorino Romano
Mix-Ins - Crumbled Bacon, Toasted Almonds

Variations

Spicy - Double the quantity of crushed red pepper flakes.
Multiply - Easily multiply this recipe to feed a larger crowd.

Try my roasted frozen green beans, a simple variation of this recipe.

What to Serve with Garlic Parmesan Green Beans

This simple green bean side dish pairs with just about any cooked protein, from steak to chicken. Serve them alongside pasta dishes like my Lemon Garlic Pasta or as a healthy side dish to sandwiches. Here are a few recipes I love serving these garlic green beans with.

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs
Slow Cooker Greek Chicken
Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers
Crockpot Frozen Turkey Meatball Subs

Suggested Equipment

Storage

While best served immediately after cooking, transfer cooled leftover beans to an airtight container. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can you freeze sauteed green beans? Place cooked green beans on a sheet tray and place the tray in the freezer. Once the green beans have frozen, transfer them to an airtight container or freezer-safe zip-top bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw the green beans in the refrigerator before eating.

To Reheat: Reheat garlic green beans in the microwave for 30 seconds to one minute. Or, reheat the beans in a skillet with a small amount of olive oil. Cook over medium-low heat until heated through.

Other Delicious Vegetable Sides

Expert Tips

Rinse the frozen green beans to partially thaw them before adding them to the pan with the olive oil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are green beans healthy?

Green beans contain nutrients and vitamins - including vitamins A, C, and K. They are a great source of fiber and folic acid.

Can I use fresh or frozen green beans in this recipe?

This garlic parmesan green beans recipe can use fresh or frozen beans. If using fresh green beans, you will need to blanch them first. To blanch green beans, bring four quarts of water to a boil (add salt if desired). Boil the beans for three to five minutes. Drain the beans and immediately place them into a bath of ice water to stop the cooking.

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